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Nurses who said they are satisfied with their choice of nursing as a career were asked what they would say to motivate fellow nurses to fulfill their calling as nurses. Close to 7,000 written responses were received to this question and several are interspersed throughout this report. Other select responses include: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Become a vocal, active and empathetic change agent for your fellow RNs.”
Find alternative career routes within nursing.”
After COVID I lost my joy of being a nurse. I started therapy because I am a nurse to my soul. It is not a career, it is who I am.”
Obtain a good base of knowledge and you can pick and choose the best jobs. I work with individuals with learning disabilities and it is a great job.”
Nursing can be anything you want it to be but go into it for the right reasons. If you are going into it for the money, there never will be enough for it to be the right fit.”
Nurses who said they are dissatisfied with their choice of nursing as a career were asked how they could reignite their passion for nursing today. Over 2,250 responses were received, several are interspersed in this report. Additional select responses include:
It would reignite my passion for nursing if workloads were more evenly distributed and pay matched your experience and education.”
I would choose a different career. I have become disillusioned with bedside nursing due to the negative work environment.”
Celebrate wins. Reflect on your successes and the lives you have impacted.”
If you feel stagnant, explore new specialties within nursing such as pediatrics or oncology, or try different options like public health or travel nursing.”
Find alternative career routes within nursing.”
AMNHealthcare.com
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